January 17, 2025
TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect
The Supreme Court on Friday, January 17, 2025, upheld a law set to ban social media platform TikTok in less than 48 hours. "There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression,…
January 17, 2025
Diddy ‘freak off’ videos prove his ‘innocence,’ defense claims
Defense attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs claimed in a new court filing on Tuesday that videos depicting sexual activity between the rapper, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and male prostitutes "confirm Mr. Combs's innocence" because they show…
January 15, 2025
Tribute to Jim Kelly: A Legacy of Passion, Empowerment, and Hope
Director of Sports, Jarret Forbes shared heartfelt condolences to the sporting & boxing community. Forbes added, "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the untimely passing of Jim Kelly Joseph, a man whose life was a testament to his motto:…
January 15, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS
GENERAL SITUATION: Fair weather conditions persist as a high-pressure ridge builds across the area. SPECIAL WARNINGS: A SMALL CRAFT CAUTION WILL COME INTO EFFECT TONIGHT DUE TO ELEVATED SEAS. WEATHER: Partly sunny with isolated showers possible.…
January 13, 2025
Deputy Governor Issues Notice to Public Servants Regarding Engagement in Political Activities
Her Excellency the Deputy Governor, Anya Williams has issued a circular notice to all civil servants regarding the engagement of public officers in political activities. The next General Election in the Turks and Caicos Islands will be held on…
January 13, 2025
Young Turks Island Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A young man, named Brian Alexander Francis has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justin Cox-Beckles. Based on the ruling handed down on Tuesday January 07th, Francis, 29 years old, must serve a minimum term of 29 years and six…
January 13, 2025
Former and Current Presidents of the United States Attend Carter’s Funeral
As they filed into the front pews at Washington National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for former president Jimmy Carter's funeral. For a service that stretched more than an…
January 13, 2025
Elections to be held Across Several Territories in the Caribbean
It’s a super year for politics in the Caribbean region as General Elections will be called in several countries where constitutionally due. These elections will command the attention of the region as voters either choose to keep current governments…
January 13, 2025
United Way Hosted Special Holiday Camp
Non-profit organization, United Way Turks and Caicos hosted a special holiday camp on December 27th 2024, to assess children's reading skills and expand their educational outreach. Sponsored by the Schechter family, a unit owner at the Grace Bay…
January 13, 2025
SIPT Defense Lawyer Passes Away in the UK
From our news partners, Weekly News, we have been made to understand that a key prosecutor in the SIPT trial has passed away. The Swansea Crown Court held a minute's silence in honour of defense attorney Huw Evans before it sat for business on…